Cleary, internet-based identity theft is on the rise. Each time an individual connects to the World Wide Web, they place user accounts, passwords, financial and other sensitive information at risk. Despite this stark jump in frequency, more consumers are turning to the convenience of online bill-pay and banking. For both business and home users, the costs associated with identity theft and recovering from the loss of sensitive data is a pricey proposition.
RazazWork Xtreme Development, a company based in Pakistan, attempts to answer the need for greater online security with its product KeyGuard! Hack Proof Security (KeyGuard). Their product is an anti-keylogger software that encrypts and scrambles a user's keystrokes. It foils keylogging utilities from capturing and transmitting recorded data to the peering eyes of criminals located somewhere on the internet.
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KeyGuard installs with ease. The self-configured software requires no user input during the set-up process. While running, the program uses minimal system memory and resources.
Patrons are able to customize the user interface by using one of many graphical themes. The manufacturer portrays the ability to tailor the user interface as a customer usability benefit.
The program has support for programmable hot-keys as well as dual mode startup. The manufacturer touts this as another benefit of the software. However, after a review of KeyGuard's sparse documentation, the functionality and purpose of these features remains unclear.
The product is able to scramble and encrypt user's keystrokes effectively.
The software prevents the recording of keystrokes by connected hardware such as USB attached devices. In addition, KeyGuard is equipped with security that provides protection for low-level device drivers.
The manufacturer asserts that KeyGuard cannot be hacked and the security the product delivers is unequaled, ultimate, and completely undefeatable. Further, it states that the product protects the consumer from EVERY malicious internet threat. The manufacturer purports to back these proclamations with a 100% guarantee against internet theft.
On the surface, these dubious claims will appeal to the technical novice. However, advanced computer users will quickly recognize the fanciful nature of these aggrandized announcements. The product lacks anti-screen capture, anti-clipboard, anti-webcam, and anti-DirectX logging capabilities among other things. These absent features clearly put the consumer at risk for potential identity theft, successful hack attempts and more.
Key Guard's Home license allows usage of the program on a home based PC or laptop. Non-profit and Educational organizations may also use the personal license. No information regarding the number of computers licensed to run the software with each purchase is given.
Business or government agencies must purchase a business license. No information regarding how to accomplish this task is available on the website.
The company provides the consumer with a 100% 15-day unconditional money back guarantee if they are not fully satisfied with the product.
Support via Windows Live Messaging is available. The user may also email support directly with their questions.
KeyGuard has support for the following operating systems:
- Windows 2003
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Windows 7
KeyGuard! Hack Proof Security is an app that encrypts and scrambles the user's keystrokes. The company makes some dubious claims regarding their products capabilities. For the cost, other products with more enhanced security and protection are available.
